Tuesday 7 May 2013

Chateau de Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas dreamed of of his own castle and when told it would cost several hundred thousand francs to create, he is supposed to have said, "I certainly hope so."

And so he got his own castle and name it after his most, arguably, famous book. He considered it his paradise on Earth.

It can even be toured today outside Paris, as it has been restored and kept in wonderful shape.

Another case of art coming to life or at least affording one the ability to make it so.
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11 comments:

  1. Poke The Rock7 May 2013 at 02:01

    wow this looks lovely!

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  2. Pat Hatt7 May 2013 at 02:19

    That's a fact I never knew

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  3. Unknown7 May 2013 at 03:02

    Be fun to take a tour there

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  4. Brian Miller7 May 2013 at 03:35

    pretty cool when your dreams can become reality like that...and i agree, bet that is a fun place to visit...

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  5. Just Keepin It Real, Folks!7 May 2013 at 03:52

    Sure would love to take a trip to Paris and tour that lovely castle!

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  6. mail4rosey7 May 2013 at 07:47

    My favorite Dumas book!! I didn't know there was a castle. How awesome that must have been for him!

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  7. Susan Kane7 May 2013 at 10:03

    Hurray for his tenacity and achievements!

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  8. Sherry Ellis7 May 2013 at 10:16

    That's beautiful! I'd like one of those!

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  9. Theresa Mahoney7 May 2013 at 11:26

    Gorgeous castle! I love his comment :)

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  10. Stina7 May 2013 at 16:18

    I think I've found my new home. :D

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  11. Eat To Live8 May 2013 at 05:50

    Ooooohhh... I like that one, especially with the red flowers in front of it.

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